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In Need of Clones

None so weary as the hard-working man
Moving as much dirt as he possibly can,

His wife does her share of shoveling, too
They’ve bit off more than they can chew,

Both need some rest from the daily grind
But it seems reliable help is hard to find,

They work their fingers bare to the bone
Too bad they each do not have a clone.

Written June 23, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

July 3, 2022 at 2:49 AM

You can say this again " reliable help is hard to find,"

L Milton Hankins

July 3, 2022 at 8:31 AM

That is so true, Caren. Employers tell me that all the time. My farmer friend has a terrible time finding help for the farm.

Maurice Rigoler

June 25, 2022 at 5:11 AM

I can't imagine having a clone of myself! God forbid. One of me is enough – in this universe or in a parallel one! / Maurice

L Milton Hankins

June 25, 2022 at 1:52 PM

Ah, I wouldn't say that, Maurice. I'd think we could use several more with your talents...and your humor...and your skepticism!

Jeff Connelly

June 24, 2022 at 7:17 AM

L Milton this poem truly struck a chord with my funny bone & true belief. I'm a retired US postal worker. I would have loved to have been cloned. But I was half "cloned"... I worked on a FSM 100. A flat sorting machine. Automated. Not DNA related to me BUT was an extension jajaja. Thanks for this poem..

L Milton Hankins

June 24, 2022 at 11:04 AM

I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Jeff. It was a fun write for me.

Michael Tor

June 23, 2022 at 10:20 PM

It is hard to find that kind of quality and determination in some folks Milton. Yesteryear was full of hardworking men and women, there are a few still today but it is a rare to find that level of commitment in a worker. I can honestly say I have worked my rear end off in my lifetime. My father instilled that in me. Donated many hours to Habitate for Humanity in building homes for the disadvantaged. There is always something Milton when you own a home. It never ends. I hope you can relax now...

L Milton Hankins

June 24, 2022 at 11:04 AM

You are so right on, Michael. A homeowner's work is never done. Thanks for the thoughtful comments on my poem.

Terry Flood

June 23, 2022 at 4:33 PM

Wow, Milt… you’ve just epitomised our life in our current house. We love it here… but the work, on both house and grounds, is non stop. Love it. Terry

L Milton Hankins

June 23, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Terry, that's exactly how Deb and I felt when we purchased a Bed & Breakfast! Thanks for your comment. Best wishes!